Alexander von Humboldt (Stanford University)

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Alexander von Humboldt
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Statues of Louis Agassiz (left) and Humboldt (right) on the exterior of Jordan Hall
Subject Alexander von Humboldt
Location Stanford, California, United States

Alexander von Humboldt is a statue depicting Alexander von Humboldt, installed on the exterior of Jordan Hall, in Stanford University's Main Quad, in the U.S. state of California. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Joncas, Richard; Neuman, David J.; Turner, Paul Venable (2006). Stanford University. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 29. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  2. Casper, Gerhard (February 25, 2014). The Winds of Freedom: Addressing Challenges to the University. Yale University Press. p. 28. Retrieved October 2, 2018.